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OE16 OPY

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,683 mi
Last recorded61,683 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 OPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 61,683 miles

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod/arm slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front both front axle swivel housing seals have slight leak

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 61,683 miles

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod/arm slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front both front axle swivel housing seals have slight leak

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 54,184 miles

Front Both steering balls have slight leak

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight roughness detected in steering column

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 50,427 miles

Front Both steering balls have slight leak

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Steering box (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 50,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Both steering balls have slight leak

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Steering box (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 44,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Door step insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2022 38,577 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 38,571 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 32,358 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,175 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 21,909 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 21,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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OE16 OPY is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE16 OPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OE16 OPY registered?

OE16 OPY is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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